Newly elected Congressman Jimmy Patronis has been appointed to the United States House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District, in collaboration with the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA), provided U.S. Representative Mike Haridopolos a tour of projects valued at over $150 million.
Carnival Cruise Line has chosen Port Canaveral as the homeport for its fourth Excel-class ship, the Carnival Festivale, slated to commence week-long cruises from the Space Coast in 2027.
As Florida's legislative bodies gear up to finalize their budget drafts, there's a notable absence in the conversations: the federal push to slash spending on programs like Medicaid and SNAP while expanding tax cuts for high-income individuals.
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) has announced its opposition to House Bill 1551, describing it as a disguised one-way fee-shifting measure that could potentially reverse significant insurance reforms enacted two years ago.
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) recently expressed approval of the US House of Representatives' decision to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the allocation of $10 million in grants to support 15 projects aimed at addressing harmful algal blooms, including blue-green algae.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allocated an additional $9.3 million to enhance water quality and restore ecosystems in the Florida Keys.
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a $9.5 million funding allocation for ten projects aimed at enhancing coral nursery infrastructure and expanding operations.
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allocated over $60 million in grants for 17 projects focused on restoring Florida's springs.
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a significant allocation of over $389 million in grants aimed at enhancing water quality and supply across Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet have approved the protection of 34,595 acres of conservation lands through the Florida Forever Program and legislative appropriations.
Florida lawmakers may need to raise the state's general sales tax rate to 12 percent, potentially the highest in the nation, if they eliminate property taxes and replace them with higher consumption taxes.